Palmeiras add more players to their penalty takers list this season | OneFootball

Palmeiras has already accumulated 12 penalty kicks in 2025, with eight converted and four wasted. The statistic draws attention not only for the number of opportunities but also for the alternation in the kickers, something uncommon in previous years.

Until recently, the Verdão maintained a small group responsible for the set piece: Raphael Veiga, Gustavo Gómez and Piquerez were the main names chosen by Abel Ferreira for penalties. However, the dynamics changed in the last rounds.

Now, other players have also taken responsibility. Vitor Roque and Flaco López joined the list, showing greater diversification in the choice.

With six different kickers throughout the season, Palmeiras expands the range of options, but also deals with some fluctuation. The four mistakes show that there is still room for adjustments, especially in decisive matches, where the set piece can determine results.

The change is also related to the schedule. With Veiga out in some matches and Gómez assuming different roles on the field, the rotation of kickers was inevitable. The emergence of new alternatives, however, can be positive in the long run: in addition to sharing responsibilities, Verdão becomes more unpredictable to opponents.

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